The Neverending Story-Cassano to Juve (295 Viewers)
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Of course I do. 
This would be complete madness if Ancelotti decides to field something like this, however this formation is no different than the Ajax team of 2003 when they reached the Semifinals of the CL IIRC.
The flanks could be exposed in this formation, however in a way the flanks are no less secure than they were last year with Milan's tactics. The two defensive midfielders Pirlo and Gattuso would basically hold to become the defensive shield, while Kaka would make runs out right to take the space Shevchenko left to cut inside. Cassano would run along the left flank like he does with Roma, almost playing like a true winger. Come to think of it the only weakness I see in this formation is on the flanks, which we exposed last term at the San Siro. Could work.
This would be complete madness if Ancelotti decides to field something like this, however this formation is no different than the Ajax team of 2003 when they reached the Semifinals of the CL IIRC. The flanks could be exposed in this formation, however in a way the flanks are no less secure than they were last year with Milan's tactics. The two defensive midfielders Pirlo and Gattuso would basically hold to become the defensive shield, while Kaka would make runs out right to take the space Shevchenko left to cut inside. Cassano would run along the left flank like he does with Roma, almost playing like a true winger. Come to think of it the only weakness I see in this formation is on the flanks, which we exposed last term at the San Siro. Could work.
++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++
Of course I do. This would be complete madness if Ancelotti decides to field something like this, however this formation is no different than the Ajax team of 2003 when they reached the Semifinals of the CL IIRC.
The flanks could be exposed in this formation, however in a way the flanks are no less secure than they were last year with Milan's tactics. The two defensive midfielders Pirlo and Gattuso would basically hold to become the defensive shield, while Kaka would make runs out right to take the space Shevchenko left to cut inside. Cassano would run along the left flank like he does with Roma, almost playing like a true winger. Come to think of it the only weakness I see in this formation is on the flanks, which we exposed last term at the San Siro. Could work.
Of course I do.
This would be complete madness if Ancelotti decides to field something like this, however this formation is no different than the Ajax team of 2003 when they reached the Semifinals of the CL IIRC. The flanks could be exposed in this formation, however in a way the flanks are no less secure than they were last year with Milan's tactics. The two defensive midfielders Pirlo and Gattuso would basically hold to become the defensive shield, while Kaka would make runs out right to take the space Shevchenko left to cut inside. Cassano would run along the left flank like he does with Roma, almost playing like a true winger. Come to think of it the only weakness I see in this formation is on the flanks, which we exposed last term at the San Siro. Could work.
At a certain point during the game, I see such a squad relying on long balls actually. The defense and Attack can be easily isolated, this is another flaw with it.
I'm curious to find out how Ancelotti will fit Jankulovski in the team. I'm assuming Maldini goes back to his partnership with Nesta, and Stam will have to sit on the bench. Another option would be Jankulovski replacing Seedorf, but the Ancelotti system requires attacking fullbacks and three central midfielders, and not wingers.
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